Skip to content

New Mexico Spectacular Virtual Cache

Hidden : 1/4/2002
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   virtual (virtual)

Join now to view geocache location details. It's free!

Watch

How Geocaching Works

Please note Use of geocaching.com services is subject to the terms and conditions in our disclaimer.

Geocache Description:

A High Spot near Grants New Mexico not too far from the famous Route 66.

This is a pullout with a spectacular view of the surrounding area. The valley below where you are standing is partially made of lava from the flows that came out of the Earth's thin crust here MANY years ago creating the " Malpais" or Badlands. Farther down the road is another great spot, La Ventana, which is a naturally formed rock " window". Also on this road is Lava Falls & I suggest taking that trail since you will be walking on the lava flow itself during this self guided trail.

Take care while climbing up the bluffs if the wind is blowing or if snow might be falling, since it could be quite TREACHEROUS. There is a geodetic survey marker here if you are at the above coords.

E mail me the date from the marker to confirm your visit. PLEASE DO NOT POST ONLINE THE ANSWER EVEN IF IT IS ENCRYPTED.

Enjoy you stop here, and again be careful while climbing on the rocks!

Additional Hints (No hints available.)